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EP2543924A2
EP2543924A2 EP12186829A EP12186829A EP2543924A2 EP 2543924 A2 EP2543924 A2 EP 2543924A2 EP 12186829 A EP12186829 A EP 12186829A EP 12186829 A EP12186829 A EP 12186829A EP 2543924 A2 EP2543924 A2 EP 2543924A2
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21S8/08—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
    • F21S8/085—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light
    • F21S8/086—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light with lighting device attached sideways of the standard, e.g. for roads and highways
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F21V19/001—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders the light sources being semiconductors devices, e.g. LEDs
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    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • G02B19/0061—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the use for use with a light source the light source comprising a LED
    • G02B19/0066—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the use for use with a light source the light source comprising a LED in the form of an LED array
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/08—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
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  • the invention relates generally to the field of lighting systems and, more particularly, to apparatus for utilizing LED (light-emitting diode) sources for illuminating areas with a predefined pattern of light intensity toward a preferential side.
  • LED light-emitting diode
  • LEDs provide light sources which are energy efficient, and advances in LED technology are providing even greater such efficiencies over time.
  • One advantage of using LEDs as light sources is simply that the smaller size of such sources translate into lower material usage within fixtures containing such sources, thus yielding the attendant cost-efficiency.
  • Preferred performance requirements for lighting systems for various uses involve freedom of "light spillage" into areas not intended to be lit.
  • roadway and parking lot lighting systems have excellent light distribution over areas which are to be lighted, but neighboring regions are as free of light as possible.
  • LED fixtures in the prior art having shields have certain shortcomings and disadvantages to which this invention is addressed.
  • an improved LED light fixture with directional shield that facilitates accurate manufacture while having an improved effectiveness in light distribution, including avoidance of light distribution to a non-preferential side. It would be desirable that an LED light fixture with directional shielding which is cost-effective in manufacture be able to provide a high level of output for lighting large areas in a preferential direction while minimizing light in a non-preferential direction.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding which by its nature facilitates accurate manufacture, including of multi-LED fixtures.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding having the above advantages and with improved effectiveness in light distribution, including avoidance of light distribution to a non-preferential side.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding which is particularly adaptable for LED fixtures providing a high level of light output for lighting of large areas such as roadways and parking lots.
  • Yet another object of this invention is to provide an LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding having the above advantages which directs light using a shield in the above fashion in a cost-effective manner.
  • This invention is an LED apparatus for improved illumination toward a preferential side in a downward and outward direction.
  • the apparatus is of the type including a mounting board, an LED package thereon with a primary lens having a central axis and a secondary lens member over the primary lens which establishes a light path therebetween.
  • the improved apparatus of this invention includes a shield member in the form of a layer which is positioned over the mounting board, LED package and secondary lens member, the shield member having a shield portion and a substantially planar non-shield portion thereabout.
  • the shield member has a shield-member aperture aligned with the light path and the shield portion borders the shield-member aperture. It is most preferred that the secondary lens member includes a lens portion and a flange thereabout; and the shield portion extends over a part of the lens portion of the secondary lens member. Highly desirable is where the shield member has a shield-member aperture aligned with the light path and the shield portion borders the shield-member aperture.
  • the secondary lens member is asymmetrical and has an illumination pattern with a preferential side and a non-preferential side.
  • the shield portion is positioned to intercept light on the non-preferential side.
  • Preferred embodiments include a cover which secures the shield member with respect to the secondary lens member, the primary lens and the LED package.
  • the cover has an opening aligned with the light path.
  • Preferred embodiments have the shield member sandwiched between the cover and the flange of the secondary lens member.
  • the flange of the secondary lens member is against the mounting board.
  • the sandwiching is of the non-shield portion of the shield member and of the flange of the secondary lens member when the cover is secured in place.
  • a resilient gasket is disposed between the shield member and the secondary lens. It is most preferred that the shield portion has a reflective surface facing the secondary lens.
  • the LED packages, secondary lens member and shield portion are a plurality of LED packages, secondary lens members and shield portions.
  • the LED packages are spaced from one another on the mounting board.
  • each secondary lens member is positioned over the primary lens of a corresponding LED package, each primary-lens/secondary-lens-member pair establishes a light path and has a central axis.
  • the LED apparatus for illumination toward a preferential side in a downward and outward direction may include a mounting board and an LED package thereon with a primary lens which has a central axis.
  • the improvement comprises a shield member in the form of a layer positioned over the mounting board and an LED package.
  • the shield member has a shield portion and a substantially planar non-shield portion thereabout.
  • downward is used herein for convenience in describing the invention and aspects thereof, but does not in any way mandate usage of the apparatus in any orientation. In other words, “downward” is not limited by the direction of gravity. Thus, if a light fixture incorporating the inventive light-directing LED apparatus disclosed herein is oriented upward rather than downward, or in some laterally-oriented direction, the term “downward” subsumes such meanings.
  • the term “downward” has been used since one important application for the inventive apparatus is the lighting of ground surfaces from vertical light poles. Note that the figures primarily show such "downward” direction as generally upward since visualization of the compound outer lens surface of the secondary lens in perspective is best viewed for clarity in such orientation.
  • LED package means an assembly including a base, at least one LED (sometimes referred to as “die”) on the base, and a primary lens over the die.
  • LED sometimes referred to as “die”
  • One or more, typically several, LED packages are arranged on a mounting board in forming that is referred to as an "LED module.”
  • LED modules are used as the light source for various innovative lighting fixtures.
  • the inventive apparatus will most typically be used in applications when a multiplicity of such devices are arranged on what is referred to as an LED module, one or more of which are used within a lighting fixture to achieve desired illumination.
  • LED module one or more of which are used within a lighting fixture to achieve desired illumination.
  • Roadway and parking lot lighting are such applications, although there are a great many other applications for such devices.
  • FIGURES 1-4 and 9 illustrate an LED apparatus 10 for illumination toward a preferential side 36 in a downward direction 48 and outward direction 49.
  • LED apparatus 10 includes a mounting board 12, LED package 14 thereon with primary lens 16 having central axis 18, and secondary lens member 20 over primary lens 16 and establishing light path 22 therebetween.
  • the mounting board 12 is connected to a heat sink 54 as shown in FIGURES 1 and 2 .
  • One or more, typically several, LED packages 14 are arranged on a mounting board 12 to form what is referred to as an LED module 58.
  • One or more LED modules 58 are used as the light source for various innovative lighting fixtures.
  • shield member 24 in the form of a layer, is positioned over mounting board 12, LED package 14 and secondary lens member 20.
  • Shield member 24 has shield portion 26 and a substantially planar non-shield portion 28 thereabout as seen in FIGURE 6 .
  • FIGURES 5 and 6 illustrate that shield member 24 has a shield-member aperture 30 aligned with light path 22 and shield portion 26 borders shield-member aperture 30.
  • secondary lens 20 includes a lens portion 32 which is substantially transparent and a flange 34 portion thereabout. Lens portions 32 is adjacent to flange portion 34 as illustrated in FIGURES 7 and 8 . Shield portion 26 extends over a part of lens portion 32 of secondary lens member 20. Secondary lens member 20 is asymmetrical and has an illumination pattern 50 with a preferential side 36 and a non-preferential side 38 as shown in FIGURES 9-11 . Shield portion 26 is positioned to intercept light on non-preferential side 38.
  • secondary lens 20 defines preferential side as indicated by reference number 36.
  • FIGURES 10 and 11 also indicate, by reference number 38, the direction toward the opposite, non-preferential side 38.
  • FIGURE 10 and 11 illustrate a two-dimensional illumination intensity distribution 50 for an embodiment containing an LED package 14, a single primary lens 16 and a single secondary lens 20.
  • Pattern 50 in FIGURES 10 and 11 was generated using optical ray-tracing software to simulate the illumination intensity emanating from LED apparatus 10.
  • the brightness of illumination pattern 50 in FIGURE 11 illustrates the relative intensity distribution using a shield member layer 24, demonstrating that a very large percentage of the light emanating from apparatus 10 is redirected toward the preferential side 36 by shield member layer 24 of apparatus 10 and only a small amount of trespass light on the non-preferential side 38.
  • FIGURE 10 illustrates the relative intensity distribution without the shield member layer 24 present, demonstrating that light is not blocked from the apparatus 10 resulting in a large amount of trespass light on the non-preferential side 38.
  • FIGURES 1-4 illustrate that cover 40 secures shield member 24 with respect to secondary lens member 20, primary lens 16 and LED package 14.
  • Cover 40 has an opening 42 aligned with the light path 22 as shown in FIGURES 1-3 .
  • Shield member 24 is sandwiched between cover 40 and flange 34 of secondary lens member 20
  • flange 34 of secondary lens member 20 is sandwiched against mounting board 12.
  • shield portion 26 of shield member 24 has a reflective surface 44 facing secondary lens member 20.
  • an enclosure barrier member layer such as a gasket 46
  • an aluminum layer 56 is sandwiched between the mounting board 12 and the secondary lens member 20 as seen in FIGURE 3 .
  • LED apparatus 10 can consist of only one LED package 14 on a mounting board 12 with a corresponding primary lens 16, secondary lens member 20 and shield member 24 or a plurality of LED packages 14 on a mounting board 12 with corresponding primary lenses 16, secondary lens members 20 and shield members 24.
  • a plurality of LED packages 14 are spaced from one another on the mounting board 12.
  • a plurality of secondary lens members 20 are also present in certain embodiments as illustrated in FIGURE 3 .
  • Each secondary lens member 20 is positioned over the primary lens 16 of a corresponding LED package 14.
  • Each primary-lens/secondary-lens-member pair 52 establishes a light path 22 and has a central axis 18 as shown in FIGURE 6 .
  • a plurality of shield portions 26 of the shield member 24 are also present in certain embodiments as illustrated in FIGURE 3 . As shown in FIGURES 3 and 6 each shield portion 26 is positioned partially over each primary-lens/secondary-lens-member pair 52 thereby to intercept a portion of the light path 22 emitted from the corresponding LED package 14.

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LED apparatus (10) including a mounting board (12), an LED package (14) on the mounting board (12) and having a primary lens (16), and a secondary lens member (20) aligned over the primary lens (16) and establishing a light path (22) therebetween, the secondary lens member (20) including a lens portion (32) and a flange (34) thereabout, wherein a cover (40) has an opening (42) aligned with the light path (22) and securing the secondary lens member (20) over the LED package (14) and a resilient gasket member (46) is sandwiched between the cover (40) and the flange (34).

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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The invention relates generally to the field of lighting systems and, more particularly, to apparatus for utilizing LED (light-emitting diode) sources for illuminating areas with a predefined pattern of light intensity toward a preferential side.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • There is a continuing need for lighting apparatus which is low-cost and energy efficient. LEDs provide light sources which are energy efficient, and advances in LED technology are providing even greater such efficiencies over time. One advantage of using LEDs as light sources is simply that the smaller size of such sources translate into lower material usage within fixtures containing such sources, thus yielding the attendant cost-efficiency.
  • Preferred performance requirements for lighting systems for various uses involve freedom of "light spillage" into areas not intended to be lit. For example, it is preferred that roadway and parking lot lighting systems have excellent light distribution over areas which are to be lighted, but neighboring regions are as free of light as possible. More specifically, there is a need to be able to direct light in a downward and preferential lateral direction while avoiding so-called trespass lighting on neighboring property, while providing lighting to the roadways or parking lots. Satisfying such concerns can be difficult when LEDs are used as light sources, particularly given the fact that in such cases many LEDs are used in individual fixtures.
  • Various LED lighting fixtures with light shielding have been developed. Examples of such prior art fixtures are those disclosed in the following United States patents: Patent No. 7,019,334 (Yatsuda, et al ), Patent No. 6,972,439 (Kim, et al. ) and Patent Publication Nos: US 2006/0175626 (Wall Jr. ) and US 2006/0158080 (Nakano et al. ).
  • LED fixtures in the prior art having shields have certain shortcomings and disadvantages to which this invention is addressed. In particular, there is a need for an improved LED light fixture with directional shield that facilitates accurate manufacture while having an improved effectiveness in light distribution, including avoidance of light distribution to a non-preferential side. It would be desirable that an LED light fixture with directional shielding which is cost-effective in manufacture be able to provide a high level of output for lighting large areas in a preferential direction while minimizing light in a non-preferential direction.
    • OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
  • It is an object of this invention, to provide LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding which overcomes certain problems and shortcoming of the prior art including those referred to above.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding which by its nature facilitates accurate manufacture, including of multi-LED fixtures.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding having the above advantages and with improved effectiveness in light distribution, including avoidance of light distribution to a non-preferential side.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding which is particularly adaptable for LED fixtures providing a high level of light output for lighting of large areas such as roadways and parking lots.
  • Yet another object of this invention is to provide an LED lighting apparatus with directional shielding having the above advantages which directs light using a shield in the above fashion in a cost-effective manner.
  • These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following descriptions and the drawings.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention is an LED apparatus for improved illumination toward a preferential side in a downward and outward direction. The apparatus is of the type including a mounting board, an LED package thereon with a primary lens having a central axis and a secondary lens member over the primary lens which establishes a light path therebetween. The improved apparatus of this invention includes a shield member in the form of a layer which is positioned over the mounting board, LED package and secondary lens member, the shield member having a shield portion and a substantially planar non-shield portion thereabout.
  • In certain preferred embodiments the shield member has a shield-member aperture aligned with the light path and the shield portion borders the shield-member aperture. It is most preferred that the secondary lens member includes a lens portion and a flange thereabout; and the shield portion extends over a part of the lens portion of the secondary lens member. Highly desirable is where the shield member has a shield-member aperture aligned with the light path and the shield portion borders the shield-member aperture.
  • Preferably the secondary lens member is asymmetrical and has an illumination pattern with a preferential side and a non-preferential side. The shield portion is positioned to intercept light on the non-preferential side. Preferred embodiments include a cover which secures the shield member with respect to the secondary lens member, the primary lens and the LED package. The cover has an opening aligned with the light path.
  • Preferred embodiments have the shield member sandwiched between the cover and the flange of the secondary lens member. Preferably the flange of the secondary lens member is against the mounting board. The sandwiching is of the non-shield portion of the shield member and of the flange of the secondary lens member when the cover is secured in place.
  • In certain embodiments, a resilient gasket is disposed between the shield member and the secondary lens. It is most preferred that the shield portion has a reflective surface facing the secondary lens.
  • In highly preferred embodiments, the LED packages, secondary lens member and shield portion are a plurality of LED packages, secondary lens members and shield portions. Preferably the LED packages are spaced from one another on the mounting board. It is highly preferred that each secondary lens member is positioned over the primary lens of a corresponding LED package, each primary-lens/secondary-lens-member pair establishes a light path and has a central axis. Also preferred is where there is a plurality of shield portions of the shield member. Each shield portion is positioned partially over each primary-lens/secondary-lens-member pair thereby to intercept a portion of the light emitted from the corresponding LED package.
  • The LED apparatus for illumination toward a preferential side in a downward and outward direction, in some embodiments, may include a mounting board and an LED package thereon with a primary lens which has a central axis. The improvement comprises a shield member in the form of a layer positioned over the mounting board and an LED package. The shield member has a shield portion and a substantially planar non-shield portion thereabout.
  • The term "downward" is used herein for convenience in describing the invention and aspects thereof, but does not in any way mandate usage of the apparatus in any orientation. In other words, "downward" is not limited by the direction of gravity. Thus, if a light fixture incorporating the inventive light-directing LED apparatus disclosed herein is oriented upward rather than downward, or in some laterally-oriented direction, the term "downward" subsumes such meanings. The term "downward" has been used since one important application for the inventive apparatus is the lighting of ground surfaces from vertical light poles. Note that the figures primarily show such "downward" direction as generally upward since visualization of the compound outer lens surface of the secondary lens in perspective is best viewed for clarity in such orientation.
  • The term "LED package" as used herein means an assembly including a base, at least one LED (sometimes referred to as "die") on the base, and a primary lens over the die. One or more, typically several, LED packages are arranged on a mounting board in forming that is referred to as an "LED module." One or more LED modules are used as the light source for various innovative lighting fixtures.
  • The inventive apparatus will most typically be used in applications when a multiplicity of such devices are arranged on what is referred to as an LED module, one or more of which are used within a lighting fixture to achieve desired illumination. Roadway and parking lot lighting are such applications, although there are a great many other applications for such devices.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • The drawings illustrate a preferred embodiment including the above-noted characteristics and features of the invention. The invention will be readily understood from the descriptions and drawings. In the drawings:
    • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a LED lighting apparatus in accordance with this invention, the LED lighting apparatus being a portion of a lighting fixture.
    • FIGURE 2 is a front elevation of the apparatus of FIGURE 1.
    • FIGURE 3 is an exploded perspective view of a lighting apparatus of FIGURE 1.
    • FIGURE 4 is a top view of a lighting apparatus of FIGURE 1.
    • FIGURE 5 is a fragmentary view of a shield portion of the shield member layer.
    • FIGURE 6 is a sectional view taken along section 7-7 as indicated in FIGURE 4.
    • FIGURES 7-8 are perspective views of one of the secondary lenses of the apparatus of FIGURE 1, primarily illustrating the outer lens surface of the secondary lens.
    • FIGURE 9 is a schematic perspective representation of a light pole mounting a lighting fixture including the inventive LED apparatus therein; the pole is positioned along the side of a roadway.
    • FIGURE 10 is a two-dimensional illumination intensity distribution of a lighting fixture such as in FIGURE 9 having lighting apparatus as described but without the shielding layer. It does not represent the invention, but is not prior art.
    • FIGURE 11 is a two-dimensional illumination intensity distribution of a lighting fixture such as in FIGURE 9 having lighting apparatus as described with the shielding layer.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • FIGURES 1-4 and 9 illustrate an LED apparatus 10 for illumination toward a preferential side 36 in a downward direction 48 and outward direction 49. LED apparatus 10 includes a mounting board 12, LED package 14 thereon with primary lens 16 having central axis 18, and secondary lens member 20 over primary lens 16 and establishing light path 22 therebetween. The mounting board 12 is connected to a heat sink 54 as shown in FIGURES 1 and 2. One or more, typically several, LED packages 14 are arranged on a mounting board 12 to form what is referred to as an LED module 58. One or more LED modules 58 are used as the light source for various innovative lighting fixtures.
  • As shown in FIGURE 3 shield member 24, in the form of a layer, is positioned over mounting board 12, LED package 14 and secondary lens member 20. Shield member 24 has shield portion 26 and a substantially planar non-shield portion 28 thereabout as seen in FIGURE 6. FIGURES 5 and 6 illustrate that shield member 24 has a shield-member aperture 30 aligned with light path 22 and shield portion 26 borders shield-member aperture 30.
  • As shown in FIGURES 7 and 8, secondary lens 20 includes a lens portion 32 which is substantially transparent and a flange 34 portion thereabout. Lens portions 32 is adjacent to flange portion 34 as illustrated in FIGURES 7 and 8. Shield portion 26 extends over a part of lens portion 32 of secondary lens member 20. Secondary lens member 20 is asymmetrical and has an illumination pattern 50 with a preferential side 36 and a non-preferential side 38 as shown in FIGURES 9-11. Shield portion 26 is positioned to intercept light on non-preferential side 38.
  • In FIGURES 10 and 11, secondary lens 20 defines preferential side as indicated by reference number 36. FIGURES 10 and 11 also indicate, by reference number 38, the direction toward the opposite, non-preferential side 38.
  • FIGURE 10 and 11 illustrate a two-dimensional illumination intensity distribution 50 for an embodiment containing an LED package 14, a single primary lens 16 and a single secondary lens 20. Pattern 50 in FIGURES 10 and 11 was generated using optical ray-tracing software to simulate the illumination intensity emanating from LED apparatus 10.
  • The brightness of illumination pattern 50 in FIGURE 11 illustrates the relative intensity distribution using a shield member layer 24, demonstrating that a very large percentage of the light emanating from apparatus 10 is redirected toward the preferential side 36 by shield member layer 24 of apparatus 10 and only a small amount of trespass light on the non-preferential side 38. FIGURE 10 illustrates the relative intensity distribution without the shield member layer 24 present, demonstrating that light is not blocked from the apparatus 10 resulting in a large amount of trespass light on the non-preferential side 38.
  • FIGURES 1-4 illustrate that cover 40 secures shield member 24 with respect to secondary lens member 20, primary lens 16 and LED package 14. Cover 40 has an opening 42 aligned with the light path 22 as shown in FIGURES 1-3. Shield member 24 is sandwiched between cover 40 and flange 34 of secondary lens member 20
  • As illustrated in FIGURE 6 when cover 40 is secured in place the sandwiching is of the non-shield portion 28 of shield member 24 and of flange 34 of secondary lens member 20. In certain embodiments, flange 34 of secondary lens member 20 is sandwiched against mounting board 12.
  • In certain embodiments, as illustrated in FIGURE 6, shield portion 26 of shield member 24 has a reflective surface 44 facing secondary lens member 20. Another embodiment of the LED apparatus 10 is where an enclosure barrier member layer, such as a gasket 46, is sandwiched between the shield member 24 and secondary lens member 20 as shown in FIGURE 3. In yet another embodiment of LED apparatus 10 is where an aluminum layer 56 is sandwiched between the mounting board 12 and the secondary lens member 20 as seen in FIGURE 3.
  • LED apparatus 10 can consist of only one LED package 14 on a mounting board 12 with a corresponding primary lens 16, secondary lens member 20 and shield member 24 or a plurality of LED packages 14 on a mounting board 12 with corresponding primary lenses 16, secondary lens members 20 and shield members 24.
  • In some embodiments, as shown in FIGURE 3, a plurality of LED packages 14 are spaced from one another on the mounting board 12. A plurality of secondary lens members 20 are also present in certain embodiments as illustrated in FIGURE 3. Each secondary lens member 20 is positioned over the primary lens 16 of a corresponding LED package 14. Each primary-lens/secondary-lens-member pair 52 establishes a light path 22 and has a central axis 18 as shown in FIGURE 6. A plurality of shield portions 26 of the shield member 24 are also present in certain embodiments as illustrated in FIGURE 3. As shown in FIGURES 3 and 6 each shield portion 26 is positioned partially over each primary-lens/secondary-lens-member pair 52 thereby to intercept a portion of the light path 22 emitted from the corresponding LED package 14.
  • A wide variety of materials are available for the various parts discussed and illustrated herein. While the principles of this apparatus have been described in connection with specific embodiments, it should be understood clearly that these descriptions are made only by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

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  1. LED apparatus (10) including a mounting board (12), an LED package (14) on the mounting board (12) and having a primary lens (16), and a secondary lens member (20) aligned over the primary lens (16) and establishing a light path (22) therebetween, the secondary lens member (20) including a lens portion (32) and a flange (34) thereabout, wherein:
    a cover (40) has an opening (42) aligned with the light path (22) and securing the secondary lens member (20) over the LED package (14); and
    a resilient gasket member (46) is sandwiched between the cover (40) and the flange (34).
  2. The LED apparatus (10) of claim 1 further including a shield member (24) in the form of a layer positioned over the mounting board (12), the shield member (24) having a shield portion (26) and a substantially planar non-shield portion (28) thereabout, the shield member (24) also having a shield-member aperture (30) aligned with the light path (22) and the shield portion (26) bordering the shield-member aperture (30).
  3. The LED apparatus (10) of claim 2 wherein the shield portion (26) extends over a part of the lens portion (32) of the secondary lens member (20).
  4. The LED apparatus (10) of claims 2 or 3 wherein the shield member (24) is sandwiched between the cover (40) and the flange (34) of the secondary lens member (20).
  5. The LED apparatus (10) of any one of the preceding claims including a plurality of the LED packages (14) spaced-apart on the mounting board (12), and a plurality of the secondary lens members (20) each axially aligned over a respective one of the LED packages (14) and establishing the light path (22) therebetween.
  6. The LED apparatus (10) of claim 5 wherein the secondary lens members (20) are separate and discrete lens members each provided over a respective one of the LED packages (14).
  7. The LED apparatus (10) of claim 5 or 6 wherein the cover (40) has a plurality of openings each aligned with a corresponding one of the light paths (22) and securing each secondary lens member (20) over the respective LED package (14), and wherein the resilient gasket member (46) including a plurality of apertures therein, each aperture aligned with the corresponding one of the light paths (22).
  8. The LED apparatus (10) of claims 5, 6 or 7 wherein the resilient gasket member (46) is a unitary member.
  9. The LED apparatus (10) of any of the preceding claims wherein the resilient gasket (46) has an aperture sized to receive the lens portion (32).
  10. The LED apparatus (10) of claim 2, 3 or 4 wherein the shield member (24) is disposed between the secondary lens member(s) (20) and the cover (40).
  11. The LED apparatus (10) of claim 10 wherein the shield member (24) is between the cover (40) and the resilient gasket (46).
  12. The LED apparatus (10) of claim 2, 3, 4 or 10 wherein:
    the secondary lens member (20) is asymmetrical and has an illumination pattern with a preferential side (36) and a non-preferential side (38); and
    the shield portion (26) is positioned to intercept light on the non-preferential side (38).
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